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SteveT
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This subject has probably already been discussed here, but I can't find
the specific info I'm looking for, so I thought I'd give it a try
anyway.
I've been using a Dura Ace aluminum seatpost (27.2 x 270 mm) on a
custom-made steel frame with compact-geometry and I've always noticed a
little bit of seatpost flex that can be a bit annoying at times. I have
the Dura Ace post extended just shy of the "max' allowable line. Even
though the seat post flex ends up providing a nice plush ride, I'm
thinking of switching over to a graphite post that's been designed more
towards a compact frame geometry, like a 350 mm Ritchey carbon post.
Any opinions on graphite posts or opinions on relative seat post
stiffness? Hate to change seatposts and find out the new one is no
stiffer than the old one. Now I understand why 31.6 mm seatpost are
becoming more common.
Thanks,
Steve T
the specific info I'm looking for, so I thought I'd give it a try
anyway.
I've been using a Dura Ace aluminum seatpost (27.2 x 270 mm) on a
custom-made steel frame with compact-geometry and I've always noticed a
little bit of seatpost flex that can be a bit annoying at times. I have
the Dura Ace post extended just shy of the "max' allowable line. Even
though the seat post flex ends up providing a nice plush ride, I'm
thinking of switching over to a graphite post that's been designed more
towards a compact frame geometry, like a 350 mm Ritchey carbon post.
Any opinions on graphite posts or opinions on relative seat post
stiffness? Hate to change seatposts and find out the new one is no
stiffer than the old one. Now I understand why 31.6 mm seatpost are
becoming more common.
Thanks,
Steve T